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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.10, 1,047.09 and 424.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.10, 1,047.09 and 424.11 is: 636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.10 : 1,047.09 = 424.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.10/1,047.09 = 424.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.10x = 1,047.09 × 424.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.10x = 444,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,081.34/698.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.13

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